Community:
I have called the FCC to be transferred 3 times and then finally transferred to a voice-mail with no answer.
I want to know which document(s) I can look at to determine the legal issues/restrictions for using a given frequency with a specific tx power. Also, any restrictions such as video only, not allowed to encrypt ...etc
Thanks!
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Getting a Ham License will not only open up new frequencies and power options but, will teach you a great deal more about RF, tx/rx and antennas.
Or, you could just do what you want and wait for the FCC to call you. ;)
Frequency allocation can be found in this FCC doc: http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf, which contains info on which subsection to refer to for a given frequency.
Tx power (more importantly ERP) and other restrictions are band-specific; I might be able to help more with more detail... what frequencies are you considering?
Kudos for doing your homework... it can be a headache up front, but it's worth it.
Greetings,
'tis a good question. You might try asking the ARRL (national association for amateur radio - http://www.arrl.org/).
-David